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Home My WebLink About04/24/12APRIL 24, 2012 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). INVOCATION Gina Brock, Immanuel Baptist Church Associate Minister, gave the invocation. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Remove Item II (A), Appointment for Paducah Human Rights Commission PROCLAMATION THANK A VETERAN MONTH Mayor Paxton presented a proclamation to Sandy Hart and veterans proclaiming "Thank a Veteran Month" for May 2012 PRESENTATION AWARD WINNING MARKETING CAMPAIGN (Per the Commission Highlights prepared by Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer) Public Information Officer Pam Spencer unveiled to the Mayor and Commission the Award Winning Paducah marketing campaign. With Paducah receiving the 2011 Chamber of the Year Award, Dozen Distinctive Destinations and Fan Favorite, 100 Best Communities for Young People, and the Top 5 Community College Award to WKCTC from the Aspen Institute, the goal is to create a marketing campaign to promote the various awards: A logo and website are being developed that would promote all the awards and allow other businesses and organizations that receive awards the opportunity to use the logo and website for their promotions and to have their information posted. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the Minutes for the April 10th & 17th, 2012, meetings be waived and that the Minutes of said meetings prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). SUSPEND RULES OF ORDER Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the rules for conducting City Commission Meetings be suspended insofar as they are in conflict with the printed agenda for this meeting; otherwise, the rules are to remain in full force and effect. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORDINANCE — ADOPTION AFSCME CONTRACT Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME, BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 1586." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract and all other documents relating to same, between the City of Paducah and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Local 1586, which will expire June 30, 2015. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. #2012-4-7915; BK 33 MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved. (MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) APRIL 24, 2012 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). 100 BEST COMMUNITIES FORYOUNG PEOPLE Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A 2012 100 BEST COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AWARD THROUGH AMERICA'S PROMISE ALLIANCE," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). M041654; BK 8 TRANSFER FUNDS FOR LOWER TOWN ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL AND NOBLE PARK POOL RENOVATION PROJECT Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $10,500 FROM COMMISSION CONTINGENCY TO THE PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE 2012 LOWER TOWN ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL AND TO TRANSFER $44,500 FROM COMMISSION CONTINGENCY TO THE NOBLE PARK POOL RENOVATION PROJECT ACCOUNT FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NOBLE PARK POOL RENOVATION PROJECT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). MO#1655; BK 8 APPROVE APPLICATION FOR 2012 FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY GRANT Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT THOURGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000.00 FOR FUNDING TO BE USED FOR THE HIRING OF A DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND TRAINING. "be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). MO#1656; BK 8 APPROVE APPLICATION FOR 2012-2013 KENTUCKY GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM FOR THE POLICE DEPT. Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION AN]) ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUMT OF $54,205.00 THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR SPECIFIC TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). MO#1657; BK 8 AREA DEVELOPMENT FUNDS /DOG PARK Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,200.00 FROM THE PURCHASE AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DOG PARK TO BE LOCATED IN STUART NELSON PARK," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). MO#1658; BK 8 APRIL 24, 2012 SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY — 705 SOUTH 11TH STREET Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 705 SOUTH ELEVENTH STREET FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $1,500 TO JOHN BILES," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). MO#1659; BK 8 SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY —1110 BELL AVENUE Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1110 BELL AVENUE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $506 TO VICKIE COUNCE," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). MO#1660; BK 8 SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY — 233 HAYES AVENUE Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 233 HAYES AVE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $1,000 TO DAVID MICHAEL DEAN," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). MO#1661; BK 8 ORDINANCES — ADOPTION MANDATE ABC SERVER TRAINING Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby mandates that all persons employed to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink, those participating in the selling and serving of or taking order for alcoholic beverages, complete a City -approved responsible beverage training program. Further, all license holders employing persons required to complete training shall be responsible for all employees completing their training within ninety (90) days of the adoption of this ordinance. Following the 90 -day grace period for compliance, any new employees shall have the required training within sixty (60) days after employment. All persons completing the training required by this section shall be re -certified in responsible beverage service training by a City -approved program not less than once every three years thereafter. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2012-4-7916; BK 33 APPROVE PAYMENT FOR PLAINTIFF'S LEGAL FEES FOR PADUCAH FIREFIGHTERS' LAWSUIT Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, TO SATISFY AN ORDER OF THE COURT AWARDING ATTORNEY FEES AND EXPENSES TO COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS IN BARRY CARTER, ET AL. v. THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, McCRACKEN CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL ACTION # 06 -CI -00072 IN THE AGGREGATE SUM OF $121,854.00". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City's Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to expend funds to satisfy the Order Awarding Attorney Fees in full for the aggregate amount of $121,854.00. Payment shall be made to the law firm of Woodley & McGillivary, counsel of record for the plaintiffs in Barry Carter, et al. v. The City of Paducah, Kentucky, McCracken Circuit Court Civil Action #06 -CI -00072. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. #2012-4-7917; BK 33 APRIL 24, 2012 AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2011-6-7825, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT'". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah's annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012, be amended by a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,582,680 to Fire Department line item. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. #2012-4-7918; BK 33 ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION 2012 CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOR QUILT SHOW Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with the Paducah -McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau in the amount of $25,000 as a match for a state tourism grant and to be used for marketing and promoting events and venues related to the American Quilters Society Show. This contract shall expire June 30, 2012. NOBLE PARK POOL RENOVATION ENGINEERING CONTRACT ADDENDUM Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ADDENDUM 1- CONCESSION AND SPRAY PAD TO THE AGREEMENT WITH FLORENCE & HUTCHESON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE NOBLE PARK POOL RENOVATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ADDENDUM l." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves Addendum 1 -Concession and Spray Pad with Florence & Hutcheson, Inc., in the amount of $44,500.00 for additional professional engineering services for the Noble Park Pool Renovation Project, increasing the total contract amount to $143,200.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the approved Addendum 1 with Florence & Hutcheson, Inc.. HIGDON DEVELOPMENT — AMENDMENT TO MOU FOR COUNTY PARK ROAD Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND HIGDON DEVELOPMENT, INC., AND GREENWAY VILLAGE, LLC, WITH RESPECT TO THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF VACANT PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF VARIOUS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SUCH MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky to approve an Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding by and among the City of Paducah, Kentucky, Higdon Development, Inc., and its affiliate, Greenway Village, LLC, which outlines the terms of the development of a multi -family residential development upon real property owned by the Developers and generally bounded by County Park Road, Stuart Nelson Park Road and Stuart Nelson Park, in the city of Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky. The Ordinance approves the form of the Amended and Restated MOU presented to the Board of Commissioners of the City, with such changes therein as shall not be adverse to the City and may be approved by the Mayor and City Clerk. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — POP Zone/Signs Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 126-76 (1), SIGNS AUTHORIZED FOR POP ZONE OF CHAPTER 126, ZONING OF THE PADUCAH CODE OF ORDINANCES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That Article III, General Regulations, Section 126-76(1), Signs Authorized for POP Zone, of Chapter APRIL 24, 2012 126, Zoning of the Paducah Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to allow electronic message signs in the Planned Office Park Zone. ACCEPT BIDS FOR TURN OUT GEAR Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BLUEGRASS FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE STRUCTURAL TURN OUT GEAR, FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract with Bluegrass Fire Equipment in the amount of $16,320.00, for fire structural turn out gear for use by the Fire Department. ACCEPT BIDS FOR FIRE DEPT. UNIFORMS Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled; "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BLUEGRASS UNIFORMS INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Bluegrass Uniforms Inc., for the Fire Department uniform unit prices contained in the bid dated April 10, 2012, for a period of two years beginning upon execution of the contract, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said contract. Further, the contract may be renewable for an additional two-year term. 2009 COPS HIRING RECOVERY PROGRAM (CHRP) GRANT AWARD TIME EXTENSION Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AN EXTENSION OF TIME GRANTED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE 2009 COPS HIRING RECOVERY PROGRAM GRANT AWARD #2009RKWX0377." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby accepts the extension of time granted by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing -Services for the 2009 COPS Hiring Recovery Program Grant Award (#2009RKWX0377) for the hiring of three police officers for three -.- years. The new end date is December 31, 2013. CITY MANAGER REPORT • City Manager Pederson reported the FY2012 budget preparation is underway • Community Survey regarding the City's services will be brought before commission soon for discussion Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: May 8 , 2012 City Clerk